Military Military Customs and Courtesies 3

Question 1

A civilian visitor on a military installation hears "To the Colors" played outdoors. What is the appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Stop, face the flag, and place the right hand over the heart

Answer

Civilians show respect by stopping, facing the flag, and placing the right hand over the heart—they follow civilian protocol, not military protocol.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a military "Change of Command" ceremony?

Accepted Answer

To publicly transfer authority and responsibility from the outgoing to the incoming commander

Answer

The Change of Command ceremony formally and publicly transfers command authority and responsibility, symbolized by the passing of the unit colors.

Question 3

At a military dining-in, what is the role of "Mr./Madam Vice"?

Accepted Answer

The junior officer who assists the Mess President and manages traditions with wit and humor

Answer

Mr./Madam Vice is typically the most junior officer present, serving as a comic counterpart to the Mess President and managing the humorous traditions of the formal mess.

Question 4

When a general officer enters a room, what should the first soldier to notice do?

Accepted Answer

Call "Attention" so all personnel snap to the position of attention

Answer

The entry of a general officer into a room is announced by calling "Attention," which brings all personnel to the position of attention immediately.

Question 5

A soldier is serving as the national color bearer. When approaching an officer, the soldier should:

Accepted Answer

Render a verbal greeting in lieu of a hand salute

Answer

Color bearers do not salute or dip the national colors; they render a verbal greeting because the colors are never dipped to any person and the bearer's hands are occupied.

Military Practice Test

Military Practice Test

Military Military Customs and Courtesies 3